Bmsy

Biomass of fish in the water required to maintain maximum sustainable yield

EEZ

Exclusive Economic Zone

FMA

Fisheries Management Area

Kaitiaki

A person appointed under the customary fishing regulations who can authorize customary non-commercial food gathering

Manaakitanga

Behaviour that acknowledges the mana of others as having equal or greater importance than ones own, through the expression of aroha, hospitality, generosity and mutual respect (Prof Whatarangi Winiata)

NZBGFC

New Zealand Big Game Fishing Council

NZRFC

New Zealand Recreational Fishing Council

SoI

Statement of Intent

Tikanga

Principles, way of doing things